balsa

Discussion in 'Construction' started by A77l, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. A77l

    A77l Member

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    how do i make a hull out of balsa?
     
    A77l, Jun 8, 2009
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  2. Knight4hire

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    You don't!
    Only the skin in the hull is balsa.
    The ribs are hard wood or fiberglass.
     
    Knight4hire, Jun 8, 2009
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  3. A77l

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    ok what wood do i make it out of.
     
    A77l, Jun 8, 2009
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  4. Evil Joker

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  5. Knight4hire

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    Try marine plywood.
     
    Knight4hire, Jun 10, 2009
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  6. CURT

    CURT Well-Known Member

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    I used to make hulls from balsa. In fact the entire model was made from balsa... oye those were the days.
     
    CURT, Jun 10, 2009
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